I still vividly remember his first broadcast for the Penguins on KDKA radio in 1974. I was 11. He was great immediately. No matter how good or bad the team performed, he always brought his trademark optimism and superb feel for the game. Now in 2020, I wish him the very best in his retirement and future - remember folks, he's 72. He's called the last 45 seasons of Pens' hockey. The best sports broadcaster I ever heard - seriously and genuinely. He simply loved hockey. As I literally grew up listening to this man, I will miss him dearly.
When we were at Duquesne University in the mid to late 80's we'd go to games and when they ended we ran like hell back to the dorm to catch the highlights and replays. Lange was a legend. Ran into him a few times in a couple bars in the North Hills. Absolute legend.
This man introduced me to the sport of hockey, though I'd been going to Pens games from the beginning with my dad (I was 4 yrs. old in '67, still have memories too). Just a class act, he had the ability to cause the radio listener to actually 'see' the hockey game. He had fun with it, he loved what he did, I've heard em all, from Musberger to Buck, to Scully to you name em, Mike Lange was better than all the rest! I'm blessed to have grown up listening to this man. West coast games and the "Night Owl Club", sayings and nicknames, and a love for his Penguins, yet somehow NEVER disrespecting the opposing teams. He went out of the way to really show emotion & call attention to the pretty plays & slick skating the Pens adversaries made & managed. He's an easy guy to love. Thanks for the memories Mr. Lange, you helped in sculpting some of the most loyal hockey fans, through a lot of lean seasons to Mario and 5 Cups, sold-out arenas & a love for hockey in a steel town that's remarkable!
As a Die hard Pittsburgh Penguins fan from Rankin inlet , Nunavut Canada. i bumped in to Mike Lange in Ottawa, Rideau Centre mall. i was star struck. never thought i would meet him and Bob Errey & Ed olczyk. as i want down to watch Mario Lemieux return to NHL. True Legend!!
I will always prefer hearing Lange call hockey games. The raw emotion he brought just can’t be replicated by Mears or Getzoff. When I worked evening shift in college a couple years ago, I always listened to the radio feed. Just felt better!
When she wanted to sell Mike's Monkey.......I Bought It! We live in Turtle Creek, Next Door to Arnold Slick!....." She wants to Sell my Monkey" is still my Ringtone in 2022. Mike Lange Best in the Biz!
Mike is a rare talent. He brought the listener into the game, made them feel a part of it. He knew when Roberto Romano or Gilles Miloche was on his game and about to shutout the opponent before it happened. He knew when the Pens had their best skating legs. He tracked "Loney watches" and gave props to Zarley Zalapski when he scored on an end to end rush, not just the star players... though Pittsburgh has been blessed with so many. He turned me onto hockey at an early age via KDKA radio. I still remember sneaking my radio into bed to listen to a west coast weekday road game. Was a proud member of the night owl club as an 8 year old.
Hi MIke It's LORETTA...🥰 I still love yinz, and still MY PENS... 😂 Tnx 4 the meet of Nat n M at the Firehouse.. 😂. I'm still alive añd kicking. Love you lots.
this interview has me smiling like a butcher’s dog
Get in the fast lane, Grandma! The bingo game is ready to roll!
I still vividly remember his first broadcast for the Penguins on KDKA radio in 1974. I was 11. He was great immediately. No matter how good or bad the team performed, he always brought his trademark optimism and superb feel for the game. Now in 2020, I wish him the very best in his retirement and future - remember folks, he's 72. He's called the last 45 seasons of Pens' hockey. The best sports broadcaster I ever heard - seriously and genuinely. He simply loved hockey. As I literally grew up listening to this man, I will miss him dearly.
He's a hoot, and look out Loretta...means DUCK... 😂...I met him when he just flew in from California
When we were at Duquesne University in the mid to late 80's we'd go to games and when they ended we ran like hell back to the dorm to catch the highlights and replays. Lange was a legend. Ran into him a few times in a couple bars in the North Hills. Absolute legend.
This man introduced me to the sport of hockey, though I'd been going to Pens games from the beginning with my dad (I was 4 yrs. old in '67, still have memories too). Just a class act, he had the ability to cause the radio listener to actually 'see' the hockey game. He had fun with it, he loved what he did, I've heard em all, from Musberger to Buck, to Scully to you name em, Mike Lange was better than all the rest! I'm blessed to have grown up listening to this man. West coast games and the "Night Owl Club", sayings and nicknames, and a love for his Penguins, yet somehow NEVER disrespecting the opposing teams. He went out of the way to really show emotion & call attention to the pretty plays & slick skating the Pens adversaries made & managed. He's an easy guy to love. Thanks for the memories Mr. Lange, you helped in sculpting some of the most loyal hockey fans, through a lot of lean seasons to Mario and 5 Cups, sold-out arenas & a love for hockey in a steel town that's remarkable!
As a Die hard Pittsburgh Penguins fan from Rankin inlet , Nunavut Canada. i bumped in to Mike Lange in Ottawa, Rideau Centre mall. i was star struck. never thought i would meet him and Bob Errey & Ed olczyk. as i want down to watch Mario Lemieux return to NHL. True Legend!!
Congratulations to Mike
I will always prefer hearing Lange call hockey games. The raw emotion he brought just can’t be replicated by Mears or Getzoff. When I worked evening shift in college a couple years ago, I always listened to the radio feed. Just felt better!
Absolute legend my favorite of all time
The greatest to ever do it!
Elvis has left the Building
Absolutely a legend
When I started watching the Pens in 79, Greg Millen was the goalie. I believe he was left handed which is unusual for a goalie.
Scratch my back with a hacksaw...
I was the airport in 1991. It was a madhouse. They weren't expecting the people. 1 person died too.
When she wanted to sell Mike's Monkey.......I Bought It! We live in Turtle Creek, Next Door to Arnold Slick!....." She wants to Sell my Monkey" is still my Ringtone in 2022. Mike Lange Best in the Biz!
And he beat him like a rented mule
The goalie didn't know whether to cry or wind his watch.
Call Arnold Slick from Turtle creek.
Tell your Ma.Tell your Pa. I'm sending you back to Arkansas!
We love you mike let's go pens
Awesome
He smoked him like a bad cigar.
Book ‘em Danno…
Call Arnold Slick From Turtle Crick.
He's also a real Pittsburgher, and look out Loretta is too and it means DUCK... 🤣
Mike is a rare talent. He brought the listener into the game, made them feel a part of it.
He knew when Roberto Romano or Gilles Miloche was on his game and about to shutout the opponent before it happened. He knew when the Pens had their best skating legs. He tracked "Loney watches" and gave props to Zarley Zalapski when he scored on an end to end rush, not just the star players... though Pittsburgh has been blessed with so many.
He turned me onto hockey at an early age via KDKA radio. I still remember sneaking my radio into bed to listen to a west coast weekday road game. Was a proud member of the night owl club as an 8 year old.
St. Louis Arena was great. The new one......no comparison. "The Arena"
Love the old blue jerseys behind Greg Millen
Hi MIke It's LORETTA...🥰 I still love yinz, and still MY PENS... 😂 Tnx 4 the meet of Nat n M at the Firehouse.. 😂. I'm still alive añd kicking. Love you lots.
Thank You Mike Lange